Florida.
Your local starting point.
Find official guidance from Florida Division of Emergency Management, then organize your records and the questions you want answered.
1. Check official local updates.
Florida Division of Emergency Management
Check the agency’s current notices, local guidance, and recovery information. Follow links to your county, municipality, or island authority when available.
Use the official agency for current local instructions and service availability.
More help in Florida
Florida's Individual Assistance information explains where households can begin looking for recovery support. For a separate insurance concern, use the Department of Financial Services; before hiring for repairs, check the contractor's Florida license record.
Florida Individual Assistance
Find the state's explanation of assistance for disaster-affected households and its links to federal applications and Disaster Recovery Centers. Check which programs apply to your location and event.
Florida DFS: Get Insurance Help
Review what Consumer Services can help with, what records to gather, and how to submit an unresolved insurance concern through the official assistance channel.
Florida DBPR license search
Look up the contractor by name or license number and compare the record with the business and work described in your proposal.
Assistance depends on the applicable program and location. Florida DFS directs concerns about policies purchased in another state to that state's insurance office. Sources checked 2026-10-28.
2. Organize your property records.
When access is safe and permitted, organize photos and notes by room or property area. Keep the date, visible condition, receipts, and your questions together. You can start with records you already have while waiting for access.
Use the free checklist →3. Choose the help you need.
Recovery assistance
Explore official assistance starting points and confirm eligibility directly with the provider.
Your insurer
Use your policy documents to identify the exact company and its official claims channel.
A qualified professional
Confirm the legal business name, relevant credentials, and permitted work in Florida before hiring.
Questions about Florida resources
Where should I look for current local updates?
Start with Florida Division of Emergency Management and the relevant local authority. This page does not display a live emergency alert feed.
Does this page mean I can book an inspection?
No. It is a resource hub. Inspection availability, scope, eligibility, and delivery terms must be confirmed before booking opens.
Can I use this information without giving my contact details?
Yes. Browse these links and use the checklist without creating an account. External organizations have their own services and privacy terms.